Exercise devices – Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof – Treadmill for foot travel
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-17
2005-05-17
Richman, Glenn E. (Department: 3764)
Exercise devices
Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof
Treadmill for foot travel
C482S051000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06893382
ABSTRACT:
A motorless treadmill is disclosed which exercises the upper body and lower body of a user. Displacement of an upper-body exercise mechanism such as a pair of reciprocating arm members rotates a drive roller, which is coupled to an endless belt through a transmission system. The transmission system employs a double-wound belt, which links the drive roller to the upper body exercise mechanism such that arm movements are translated into belt rotation. The double-wound belt allows for arm motion in both directions to directly drive the belt, through the use of one-way clutches orientated in opposite directions on the drive shaft. Further, the double-wound belt transmission system allows independent operation of each arm. A flywheel may be added to store energy to smooth the belt rotation.
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Goldfader Stanley
Moon Dan
Lewis Rice & Fingersh LC
Richman Glenn E.
True Fitness Technology Inc.
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